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Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in overseeing the financial activities of our company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions. Reporting to the Controller, this position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex financial data for multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Consolidate financial data from all 11 locations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts and monitor performance against budgets.
- Provide detailed variance analysis and financial insights to senior management.
General Accounting:
- Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, inventory, and fixed assets.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.
Compliance & Audit:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including GAAP and company policies.
- Prepare documentation and support external audits, responding to audit inquiries as needed.
- Maintain and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
Multi-Location Oversight:
- Collaborate with accounting staff at each location to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Provide guidance and support to location managers on financial matters, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Monitor and manage inter-company transactions, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.
Tax & Regulatory Filings:
- Assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local tax filings.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all regulatory reports and tax returns.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
- Implement best practices in financial management and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience: At least 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on multi-location or multi-entity organizations. Experience in a company with similar revenue size is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in financial reporting and reconciliations.
- Leadership: Ability to mentor and guide junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
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